Having a local business usually means you need foot traffic, ie, people walking into your business and being able to find you. Local businesses, or brick and mortar businesses, are unique in how they get and retain business. Many local businesses start because someone had a passion and they wanted to offer their service...
The best way to test your company’s preparedness for succession is to take unplug and delegate. Go on a vacation somewhere with poor or non-existent cell-phone service. If some of your operations prove themselves shaky while you’re away, you’ll get a good picture of where improvement is needed. More likely, though, you’ll discover that...
“As much as you need a strong personality to build a business from scratch, you also must understand the art of delegation. I have to be good at helping people run the individual businesses, and I have to be willing to step back. The company must be set up so it can continue without...
We talk a lot about how to live your "best life". But what does it look like if you wanted to know the steps to live your worst life? I'm a host of Breakfast with Champions, one of the fastest-growing shows on Clubhouse (the audio only app). In an episode, I did a "spoof" show...
Tired of growing alone? Confused? In Doubt? GROW YOUR SOLO "Grow Your Solo" is the new playbook (ebook) to help YOU grow your solo business. Let your business serve you and provide you the life you want for your family. Over 20 pages of practical advice and insight to give you THE PLAYBOOK of success to...
Smart Hustle Guides: Tips to Expand & Grow Your Business Wondering how to grow your business? We have the best guides for small business owners who need tips, tricks and strategies to expand business. How and Why to Hire a Virtual Assistant Click here Delegating to others is the best way to build your business and live the...
Happy New Year from Smart Hustle! For the past year, we've done our best to serve you and provide inspiration and education to help you START and GROW your business! I'm Ramon Ray founder and editor of Smart Hustle, this year has been tough for me, in some regards. YET it's also been a year...
Starting a business is easy - you just have to submit a few forms, get the required permit or license, and offer legitimate products/services. But making your business a success is altogether a different story. Leading people, making mistakes, feeling overwhelmed, and being criticized are a few of the many business challenges you have to...
By David Axler, VP, Books, Banking and Tax, Wave It is true that business owners are facing countless challenges due to the current pandemic. But, still, many people are ditching their 9 to 5 jobs to start their own businesses, In fact, 4.35 million people in the U.S. submitted a new business application in 2020 alone...
Authored by John Courtney, Founder and Chief Executive of BoardroomAdvisors.co Scaling up a business may involve changes in how senior management defines the strategic direction of the company, which, in turn, could affect operations, human resources, finances, and other processes. Although it is not always a drastic shift, business owners must be conscious about guiding...
